Al-Gharafa defeats Qatar SC in a thrilling match
Al-Gharafa defeated Qatar SC by a score of 4-1 in a thrilling match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Ar-Rayyan. The game, corresponding to the fifth round of the 2024 Stars League, was marked by an intense midfield battle and several scoring chances at both ends.
Al-Gharafa opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a goal by A. Al Ganehi. The home team extended their lead in the 30th minute with a penalty converted by Y. Brahimi.
Qatar SC managed to cut the deficit in the 42nd minute thanks to a goal from S. Soria. However, Al-Gharafa closed the match with two more goals in the 72nd and 90+4th minutes, scored by Joselu and H. Ismaeil respectively.
Al-Gharafa dominated possession (48%) compared to Qatar SC’s 52%. The home team was also more accurate in shots on target, with 6 out of 11 shots finding their way between the posts, compared to 8 out of 22 for Qatar SC. Qatar SC received two yellow cards, while Al-Gharafa received one.
The match was characterized by intense play and several scoring chances. Al-Gharafa showed greater efficiency in attack, while Qatar SC was affected by a lack of precision in the final third of the field.
Substitutions qatar sc: at minute 46 M. Taabouni came in and S. Soria went out., at minute 75 A. Awad came in and K. Mahmoudi went out., at minute 75 E. Palangi came in and Ahmed Abdelkader went out., at minute 87 J. Al Jalabi came in and I. Majed went out.
Substitutions al-gharafa: at minute 46 D. Traore came in and Jang Hyun-Soo went out., at minute 79 A. Yousif came in and F. Coman went out., at minute 87 J. Hamed came in and Y. Brahimi went out., at minute 90 H. Ismaeil came in and Joselu went out., at minute 90 M. Muntari came in and A. Al Ganehi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Qatar SC
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Al-Gharafa
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